Monthly Archives: February 2016

Ten Travelers.

Posted on 2016/02/29 by The Hook

Ten travelers stand in a hotel lobby, complete strangers to one another, bound only by their temporary location in time and space. Silently I sit at my desk, my perch, my observation post in the greatest experiment in all of … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday: Meet Gill.

Posted on 2016/02/28 by The Hook

Time to shine the spotlight – but not too brightly – on one of our other “kids”. Blogosphere, meet Gill. Gill, meet the Blogosphere. Gill is an angel fish. And that’s all I know. Yes, the depth of my fishy … Continue reading →

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The Hook – In A Nutshell Post.

Posted on 2016/02/26 by The Hook

Be forewarned, gentle readers, this post shoots straight from the hip. There will be no long, wind-baggy rants before we get to the point. I’m not interested in replicating the brilliance of, “It was the best of times,” and all … Continue reading →

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So You Wanna Book An Orgy…

Posted on 2016/02/24 by The Hook

In the hospitality game one question reigns supreme: How do we get heads in beds? That’s what it’s all about, after all, especially when you have over a thousand rooms to fill three-hundred-and-sixty-five days a year. Hoteliers may say otherwise, … Continue reading →

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“Sure You’re Not Making This Stuff Up, Hook?”

Posted on 2016/02/22 by The Hook

Can you believe there are people who still harbor some misconceptions about The Hook? I mean, about me? I almost went all, “Jimmy likes Elaine!” for a moment there… At any rate, some people still think:   I’m not actually … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday: All Hail Prop Monkey.

Posted on 2016/02/21 by The Hook

Yes, it’s another Murdoch Mysteries pic from Fan Day 2015. What can I say? I’m a die hard fan. I need help, but I refuse to get it. This one comes to you courtesy of MM’s head prop guy, a … Continue reading →

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The Hook’s Guide To Super Villainy.

Posted on 2016/02/17 by The Hook

In addition to being the world’s most outspoken blogging bellman, a father in a league of his own and a husband who has tested the bounds of marriage like no other… The Hook is also the biggest nerd in the … Continue reading →

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Twelve Reasons Why Deadpool Rocks Hard: Like, Unicorn Hard.

Posted on 2016/02/16 by The Hook

Fair warning: This is a rapid-fire review, kids. And the unicorn reference makes sense within the context of the movie, so relax. I know what you’re thinking, “Only twelve reasons, Hook? There are literally millions of reasons why the Deadpool … Continue reading →

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The Hook’s Aluminum Rules of Travel: Part Four.

Posted on 2016/02/15 by The Hook

 And now, the words you’ve all been dying to hear… we’re almost done! Three)  Never forget: Everything has its breaking point, even your credibility. You may fancy yourself the master of your own tale, capable of building up a legend … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday: More Murdoch Mysteries Goodness.

Posted on 2016/02/14 by The Hook

This one may be gruesome… but that’s why they cal it “murder” and not “rainbow surprise”. Enjoy this behind-the-scenes look at Dr. Julia Ogden’s morgue, kids. See you in the lobby… And yes, I realize what day it is. But … Continue reading →

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